Roof Cleaning
Roof cleaning is the process to remove algae mold, mildew, lichen and moss from roofs. Roof cleaning can extend the duration of a roof⁽s ability to function.Algae and other types of build-up often form on the north and west parts of roofs that are shaded or receive less sun, and can reduce a roof⁽s life expectancy. The presence of soot, dirt, or biomass can affect how much sunlight is absorbed by a roof and thus the amount of heat a building absorbs.[3] Cleaning may be accomplished with a bleach or vinegar solution, various cleaning products or commercial cleaning services. The addition of zinc strips near the roof⁽s peak may reduce the regrowth of algae and moss. However, do not mix bleach and vinegar.
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial cleaning is a broad term predominantly used by cleaning companies who earn an income by being contracted by individuals, businesses, or corporations to carry out cleaning jobs in a variety of premises. Cleaning companies can be found in virtually every town and city in the world, with a higher concentration in affluent regions. Typically these companies market their services via a professional sales force, advertising, word of mouth, or websites.
Vinyl Siding Cleaning
Vinyl Siding Cleaning ⁷ Unlike wood, stucco and concrete, vinyl siding is a building materials that does not require paint and very little maintenance. Vinyl siding should be washed down annually with soap and water. Power washing is something to consider. When using a power washer, ensure that you don’t direct the water stream upward as it will push behind the vinyl siding creating moisture build up in the wall. Inspect the lower area of the vinyl siding for water and moisture, ensuring that the area is dry and free of mold and mildew. Humidity will promote moisture to accumulate between the vinyl siding and the old exterior wall allowing mold and mildew to form. Moisture, mold and mildew if left uncorrected will cause the old exterior wall to rot. This can lead to interior damage and hidden decay in the home.
Deck and Patio Cleaning
Deck and Patio Cleaning ⁷ Low-pressure washing is a common technique used in today⁽s residential house washing market.[citation needed] Professional pressure washing contractors have used high pressure equipment in the past to clean residential homes, however, low-pressure, high volume pressure washing equipment has been introduced as an alternative along with the use of specific cleaning solutions to achieve effective cleaning with a very low possibility of damaging the property.
Deck Restoration
Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture where typically it represents between 5 and 30% of manufacturing costs.
Finishing is the final step of the manufacturing process that gives wood surfaces desirable characteristics, including enhanced appearance and increased resistance to moisture and other environmental agents. Finishing can also make wood easier to clean and influence other wood properties, for example tonal qualities of musical instruments and hardness of flooring. In addition, finishing provides a way of giving low-value woods the appearance of ones that are expensive and difficult to obtain.
Deck Cleaning
The type of stain will either accentuate or obscure the wood grain. Most commercial stains contain both dye and pigment and the degree to which they stain the appropriate wood is mostly dependent on the length of time they are left on the wood. Pigments, regardless of the suspension agent, will not give much color to very dense woods but will deeply color woods with large pores (e.g. pine). Dyes are translucent and pigments are opaque.
Window Washing
Window cleaning, or window washing, is the cleaning of architectural glass used for structural, lighting, or decorative purposes. It can be done manually, using a variety of tools for cleaning and access. Technology is also employed and increasingly, automation. Commercial work is contracted variously from in-person transactions for cash or barter, to formal tender processes. Regulations, licensing, technique, equipment and compensation vary nationally and regionally.
House Cleaning
Exterior cleaning is the process of cleaning a building’s exterior, including the restoration of good hygiene or removal of litter or dirt. Not to be confused with interior cleaning (e.g., office cleaning), exterior cleaning draws on aspects of environmental care, architecture preservation, and psychological well-being, in addition to traditional cleaning. In some jurisdictions, exterior cleaners must be licensed to practice, e.g. window cleaners require a license to operate in Scotland.
Pressure Washing
A pressure washing or power washer is a high-pressure mechanical sprayer used to remove loose paint, mold, grime, dust, mud, and dirt from surfaces and objects such as buildings, vehicles and concrete surfaces. The volume of a pressure washer is expressed in gallons or litres per minute, often designed into the pump and not variable. The pressure, expressed in pounds per square inch, pascals, or bar (deprecated but in common usage), is designed into the pump but can be varied by adjusting the unloader valve. Machines that produce pressures from 750 to 30,000 psi (5 to 300 MPa) or more are available.
